California Humanities
Grantmaking foundation in Oakland, California · EIN 94-2952469
- California
- Oakland
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations in California
- Total giving
- $1.1MTax year 2024
- Total assets
- $1.9MLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2024Form 990 / 990-PF
Mission
CALIFORNIA HUMANITIES WAS FOUNDED IN 1975 WITH A DEFINED MISSION TO CONNECT CALIFORNIANS TO IDEAS AND ONE ANOTHER IN ORDER TO UNDERSTAND OUR SHARED HERITAGE AND DIVERSE CULTURES, INSPIRE CIVIC PARTICIPATION, AND SHAPE OUR FUTURE.
Giving by year
Totals by tax year, rounded to two significant figures. Years without a reported total show the sum of grants itemized on the filing.
Top recipients
| Recipient | Amount | Tax year |
|---|---|---|
| Women Make Movies Inc | $140K | 2022 |
| Kalw Public Media Inc | $55K | 2022 |
| San Diego State University Research Foundation | $50K | 2022 |
| International Documentary Association | $40K | 2022 |
| Catticus Corporation | $30K | 2022 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list is available with a free account.
Website: www.calhum.org
Open grant opportunities from this funder
- Humanities for All - California Humanities
- California Humanities Relief and Recovery Grants - California Humanities
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2024. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.